[MBZ] Totaled my 240D (mostly for Seattle-area folks)

2005-09-14 Thread David Goldsmith
Hi, folks! So, it was bound to happen sooner or later, given the miles I was logging: I crumpled my '82 240D. :(( Despite severe front end damage, much of the engine (e.g., new battery, alternator, Viton fuel return lines, strong engine largely serviceable I think) and body (everything from the

Re: [MBZ] Totaled my 240D (mostly for Seattle-area folks)

2005-09-14 Thread Steve MacSween
Sorry to hear that... is it stick or auto? What mileage? [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: > Hi, folks! So, it was bound to happen sooner or > later, given the miles I was logging: I crumpled my > '82 240D. :(( Despite severe front end damage, much > of the engine (e.g., new battery, alternator, Viton

Re: [MBZ] Totaled my 240D (mostly for Seattle-area folks)

2005-09-14 Thread David Goldsmith
Converted (to) stick; 2023XX miles, I think about 5K on the tires, unsure about the tranny. DG --- Steve MacSween <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > Sorry to hear that... is it stick or auto? What > mileage? > > [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: > > > Hi, folks! So, it was bound to happen sooner or > > lat

Re: [MBZ] Totaled my 240D (mostly for Seattle-area folks)

2005-09-14 Thread OK Don
We're sorry to hear about your 240D, but it sounds like you are OK, which is what really matters! -- OK Don, KD5NRO Norman, OK '87 300SDL '81 240D '78 450SLC The FSM created the Diesel Benz http://www.venganza.org/

Re: [MBZ] Totaled my 240D (mostly for Seattle-area folks)

2005-09-14 Thread Steve MacSween
Okay, thanks, forgot to ask before, does it start and move under its own power or is the front pushed in too badly? [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: > Converted (to) stick; 2023XX miles, I think about 5K > on the tires, unsure about the tranny. > > DG > > --- Steve MacSween <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> > wrote

Re: [MBZ] Totaled my 240D (mostly for Seattle-area folks)

2005-09-14 Thread David Goldsmith
Yes, thanks! DG --- OK Don <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > We're sorry to hear about your 240D, but it sounds > like you are OK, > which is what really matters! > > > > -- > OK Don, KD5NRO > Norman, OK > '87 300SDL > '81 240D > '78 450SLC > The FSM created the Diesel Benz > http://www.venganza

Re: [MBZ] Totaled my 240D (mostly for Seattle-area folks)

2005-09-14 Thread David Goldsmith
No, front is pushed in too badly, must be towed. (Plus, you wouldn't be safe driving the thing as is - can't open the front passenger door as is, so, God forbid, were you to get in another accident preventing driver egress, you'd be pretty much screwed if you had to get out in a hurry.) DG --- S

Re: [MBZ] Totaled my 240D (mostly for Seattle-area folks)

2005-09-14 Thread Steve MacSween
Actually, what I am getting at is, could it be driven up onto a transporter as-is, does it steer and can you see over the hood. I should have just asked that ;-). Sorry for the prolonged exchange, everyone. Kaleb must be asleep, he has not asked about it yet. LoL. [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: > No,

Re: [MBZ] Totaled my 240D (mostly for Seattle-area folks): Reply & Supplement

2005-09-14 Thread David Goldsmith
It steers and you can see over the hood, but the vehicle lost power upon collision and wouldn't restart when I tried to do that to drive the vehicle to the shoulder (lucky for me, an ambulance happened by almost immediately after the accident and after confirming that all humans were ok and then co

Re: [MBZ] Totaled my 240D (mostly for Seattle-area folks): Reply & Supplement

2005-09-14 Thread David Goldsmith
Vehicle is claimed. Thanks! DG PS: [OT] Anyone know what year Dodge started including pocket doors on their extra cab trucks? Thanks again! --- David Goldsmith <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > It steers and you can see over the hood, but the > vehicle lost power upon collision and wouldn't > rest